Works (57)

Updated: June 18th, 2024 05:04

2024 journal article

Dietary Super-Doses of Cholecalciferol Fed to Aged Laying Hens Illustrates Limitation of 24,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol Conversion

CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION, 8(5).

By: M. Warren n, P. Pitman n, D. Hodgson n, N. Thompson n & K. Livingston n

author keywords: aged laying hen; chicken; dietary vitamin D-3; 25-hydroxycholecalciferol; 24; 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol; egg; egg yolk vitamin D-3; plasma vitamin D-3
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 17, 2024

2022 journal article

Characterization of vaccine-induced immune responses against coccidiosis in broiler chickens

VACCINE, 40(29), 3893–3902.

By: C. Gaghan n, D. Adams n, J. Mohammed n, R. Crespo n, K. Livingston n & R. Kulkarni n

author keywords: Coccidiosis; Eimeria; Vaccine; Immunity; Immune response
MeSH headings : Animals; Chickens; Coccidiosis / prevention & control; Coccidiosis / veterinary; Eimeria; Eimeria tenella; Immunity; Oocysts; Poultry Diseases; Protozoan Vaccines; Toll-Like Receptor 2
TL;DR: Findings suggest that TLR21 and TLR2 may be involved in the immune cell recognition of Eimeria parasites and that the vaccine can induce a robust macrophage activation leading to a T helper-1 dominated protective response at both local and systemic lymphoid tissues. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 27, 2022

2022 journal article

Influence of incubation, diet, and sex on avian uncoupling protein expression and oxidative stress in market age broilers following exposure to acute heat stress

POULTRY SCIENCE, 101(5).

author keywords: thermal manipulation; dietary fat source; acute heat stress; avian uncoupling protein; oxidative stress
MeSH headings : Animals; Chickens / physiology; Diet / veterinary; Dietary Supplements; Heat Stress Disorders / veterinary; Heat-Shock Response; Male; Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins / metabolism; Olive Oil / metabolism; Oxidative Stress; Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances / metabolism
TL;DR: The increase in avUCP expression and TBARS concentrations in male birds may be associated with an increased susceptibility to stress arising from the increased growth rate noted for male broilers. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 26, 2022

2021 journal article

Embryonic thermal manipulation and dietary fat source during acute heat stress: 1. effect on hatchability and broiler performance

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH, 30(2).

By: K. Brannan*, K. Livingston n & C. Rensburg*

author keywords: thermal manipulation; incubation; fat source; acute heat stress; broiler production
TL;DR: The present data suggest optimal performance in modern broiler strains may be at odds with improved heat tolerance, and dietary fat source did not influence bird performance but was shown to interact with incubation treatment. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 journal article

Embryonic thermal manipulation and dietary fat source during acute heat stress: 2. Effect on broiler carcass characteristics and breast muscle myopathies

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH, 30(3).

By: K. Brannan*, M. Livingston n, B. Wall n, K. Livingston n & C. Rensburg*

author keywords: thermal manipulation; incubation; fat source; acute heat stress; carcass yield; meat qual-ity; breast myopathy
TL;DR: Interactions between the treatments suggest that TM may alter lipid metabolism, and the reduction in breast muscle myopathies may be negated by the negative impact of TM on carcass weights. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 4, 2021

2021 review

Implications of Vitamin D Research in Chickens can Advance Human Nutrition and Perspectives for the Future

[Review of ]. CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION, 5(5).

By: M. Warren n & K. Livingston n

author keywords: vitamin D; chicken; broiler; laying hen; VDR; vitamin D toxicity; human nutrition; vitamin D supplementation; egg; tibial dyschondroplasia
TL;DR: An overview of how vitamin D is absorbed, transported, excreted, and what tissues in the body store vitamin D metabolites is provided and how the different hydroxylated forms are synthesized is evaluated. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 6, 2021

2020 journal article

Effect of Limestone Particle Size and Potassium Supplementation on Growth Performance, Blood Physiology, and Breast Muscle Myopathy of Male Broiler Chickens

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7.

author keywords: limestone particle size; potassium; blood physiology; woody breast; white striping; broiler; performance
TL;DR: This study demonstrated that using 0.2% of K as potassium carbonate did not negatively affect FCR even though FI and BWG were reduced, and fine limestone has the potential to reduce WB in breast muscle tissues; however, further research is needed to confirm these outcomes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: January 19, 2021

2020 journal article

Effect of broiler genetics, age, and gender on performance and blood chemistry

HELIYON, 6(7).

By: M. Livingston*, A. Cowieson*, R. Crespo n, V. Hoang, B. Nogal, M. Browning n, K. Livingston n

Contributors: M. Livingston*, A. Cowieson*, R. Crespo n, V. Hoang, B. Nogal, M. Browning n, K. Livingston n

author keywords: Broiler; Biomarkers; Blood physiology; Rapid point-of-care detection; Animal breeding; Animal product; Biochemistry; Animal physiology; Veterinary science
TL;DR: The effectiveness of point-of-care devices in measuring blood chemistry and hematology in modern broilers can be utilized to determine normal healthy blood ranges in these types of broilers when accounting for strain, sex, and age. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 31, 2020

2020 journal article

Effect of coccidial challenge and vaccination on the performance, veterinary postmortem scores, and blood biochemistry of broiler chickens

POULTRY SCIENCE, 99(8), 3831–3840.

By: A. Cowieson*, M. Livingston*, B. Nogal, V. Hoang, Y. Wang, R. Crespo n, K. Livingston n

Contributors: A. Cowieson*, M. Livingston*, B. Nogal, V. Hoang, Y. Wang, R. Crespo n, K. Livingston n

author keywords: coccidiosis; broiler; blood; vaccination; performance
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animals; Blood Chemical Analysis; Chickens; Coccidiosis / blood; Coccidiosis / immunology; Coccidiosis / prevention & control; Coccidiosis / veterinary; Diet; Eimeria; Male; Poultry Diseases / blood; Poultry Diseases / immunology; Poultry Diseases / prevention & control; Protozoan Vaccines / blood; Protozoan Vaccines / immunology; Protozoan Vaccines / pharmacology; Random Allocation; Vaccination / veterinary
TL;DR: The results demonstrate the potential for plasma sodium, potassium, total protein, total carbon dioxide, globulin, and carotenoid analysis for early diagnosis of coccidiosis in growing broiler chickens. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 17, 2020

2020 journal article

Efficacy of 1-alpha-Hydroxycholecalciferol Supplementation in Young Broiler Feed Suggests Reducing Calcium Levels at Grower Phase

FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 7.

By: M. Warren n, T. Vu*, O. Toomer*, J. Fernandez & K. Livingston n

author keywords: 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol; vitamin D-3; calcium; broiler; blood chemistry; sodium phosphate cotransporter type IIb; calbindin d28k; 25-hydroxycholecalciferol
TL;DR: The findings imply that inclusion of 1α was beneficial because 1α enhanced Ca absorption during the starter phase; however, to avoid potential Ca toxicity or antagonism while using 1α during the grower phase, there should be consideration with reducing dietary Ca levels. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 13, 2020

2020 journal article

Evaluation via Supervised Machine Learning of the Broiler Pectoralis Major and Liver Transcriptome in Association With the Muscle Myopathy Wooden Breast

FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY, 11.

By: C. Phillips n, B. Reading n, M. Livingston n, K. Livingston n & C. Ashwell n

author keywords: wooden breast; machine learning; poultry transcriptomics; support vector machines; artificial neural networks; transforming growth factor
TL;DR: The information provided has revealed many molecules and pathways making up a complex molecular mechanism involved with the progression of wooden breast and suggests that the etiology of the myopathy is not limited to activity in the muscle alone, but is an altered systemic pathology. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 27, 2020

2020 journal article

Potential Transfer of Peanut and/or Soy Proteins from Poultry Feed to the Meat and/or Eggs Produced

ACS Omega, 5(2), 1080–1085.

TL;DR: Peanut and soy proteins were undetected in all pooled egg samples and individual chicken breast meat samples using immunoblotting techniques with rabbit antipeanut agglutinin and rabbit antisoy antibodies, and quantitative ELISA allergen detection methods determined all pools and individual meat samples as “not containing” peanut or soy allergens. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 3, 2020

2020 journal article

The effects of high-oleic peanuts as an alternative feed ingredient on broiler performance, ileal digestibility, apparent metabolizable energy, and histology of the intestine

TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE, 4(3).

author keywords: alternative feed ingredients; broiler chickens; feed digestibility; feed ingredients; high-oleic peanuts
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 4, 2021

2019 journal article

Dietary potassium and available phosphorous on broiler growth performance, carcass characteristics, and wooden breast

Poultry Science, 98(7), 2813–2822.

By: M. Livingston n, C. Landon n, H. Barnes n, J. Brake n & K. Livingston n

author keywords: wooden breast; broilers; electrolytes; myopathies
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Chickens / growth & development; Chickens / physiology; Diet / veterinary; Male; Muscular Diseases / etiology; Muscular Diseases / pathology; Muscular Diseases / veterinary; Pectoralis Muscles / pathology; Phosphorus; Potassium, Dietary; Poultry Diseases / etiology; Poultry Diseases / pathology
TL;DR: Broiler dietary potassium (K) and available phosphorous (AvP) have decreased in recent years but both ions are intimately involved in the elimination of hydrogen ions that are produced during rapid growth, and thus increased dietary K and/or AvP would reduce the occurrence of breast myopathies. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: June 7, 2019

2019 journal article

Effect of high concentrations of dietary vitamin D3 on pullet and laying hen performance, skeleton health, eggshell quality, and yolk vitamin D3 content when fed to W36 laying hens from day of hatch until 68 wk of age

Poultry Science.

By: J. Wen*, K. Livingston n & M. Persia*

author keywords: laying hen; vitamin D-3; skeleton health; eggshell quality; yolk vitamin D-3 concentration
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Bone and Bones / drug effects; Bone and Bones / physiology; Chickens / growth & development; Chickens / physiology; Cholecalciferol / administration & dosage; Cholecalciferol / metabolism; Diet / veterinary; Dietary Supplements / analysis; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Egg Shell / drug effects; Egg Shell / physiology; Egg Yolk / chemistry; Egg Yolk / drug effects; Female; Random Allocation; Reproduction / drug effects; Vitamins / administration & dosage; Vitamins / metabolism
TL;DR: It is suggested that supplementation of dietary D3 up to 35,014 IU D3/kg feed maintained if not increased laying hen performance and enhanced pullet and laying hen skeletal quality as well as yolk D3 content and eggshell quality. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: August 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Meat quality and sensory attributes of meat produced from broiler chickens fed a high oleic peanut diet

Poultry Science, 98(10), 5188–5197.

By: O. Toomer*, M. Livingston n, B. Wall n, E. Sanders n, T. Vu n, R. Malheiros n, K. Livingston n, L. Carvalho n, P. Ferket n

author keywords: meat quality; broiler chickens; feed ingredients; chicken breast sensory attributes; high-oleic peanuts
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animals; Arachis / chemistry; Chickens; Diet / veterinary; Male; Meat / analysis; Nuts / chemistry; Oleic Acid / analysis; Random Allocation
TL;DR: It is suggested that high-oleic peanut (HO-PN) cultivars may be a suitable broiler feed ingredient for poultry. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 4, 2019

2018 journal article

A novel non-invasive method for evaluating electroencephalograms on laying hens

Poultry Science, 97(3), 860–864.

By: K. Eberle n, M. Martin n, S. Shah n, R. Malheiros n, K. Livingston n & K. Anderson n

author keywords: chicken; electroencephalogram; non-invasive; behavior
MeSH headings : Animals; Brain / physiology; Chickens / physiology; Electrodes / statistics & numerical data; Electroencephalography / instrumentation; Electroencephalography / methods; Electroencephalography / veterinary; Female; Photic Stimulation
TL;DR: The use of a non‐surgical method for recording EEG will broaden research capabilities and enhance the understanding of a hen's response its environment, eliminate the need for invasive surgical procedures, and minimizes the confounding components of anesthesia, brain surgery, and recovery. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Assessment of the A.S.P.I.R.E. (ACT Supplemental Preparation in Rural Education) program as an effective extension tool to decrease deficits in ACT College entrance examination scores in rural high school students

NACTA, 62, 339–345.

By: B. Whitaker, S. Brierton, J. Osborne, K. Anderson & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 18, 2019

2018 journal article

Black soldier fly larvae meal and oil can replace soybean meal and oil without adversely affecting chick growth performance during the starter phase

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 6.

By: B. Wall, K. Livingston, E. Koutsos & C. Parsons

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

Blood physiology of broilers presented with breast myopathies and supplemented with dietary glutamine and arginine

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 267.

By: M. Livingston, P. Ferket, J. Brake & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 11, 2019

2018 journal article

Dietary amino acids under hypoxic conditions exacerbates muscle myopathies including wooden breast and white stripping

Poultry Science, 98(3), 1517–1527.

By: M. Livingston n, P. Ferket n, J. Brake n & K. Livingston n

author keywords: glutamine; arginine; woody breast; white striping; broilers
MeSH headings : Amino Acids; Animal Feed / analysis; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Chickens / growth & development; Chickens / physiology; Diet / veterinary; Hypoxia / pathology; Meat / analysis; Muscular Diseases / etiology; Muscular Diseases / pathology; Muscular Diseases / veterinary; Pectoralis Muscles / pathology; Poultry Diseases / etiology; Poultry Diseases / pathology
TL;DR: Results indicated that increased muscle Ca is associated with increased WB, while increased dietary glutamine and lack of oxygen may have resulted in a reverse flux of the citric acid cycle and reduced electron transport chain activity resulting in increased WS. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 15, 2019

2018 journal article

Effects of diets containing salt versus bicarbonate and level of physical activity on white striping and woody breast

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 34.

By: C. Wu, D. Hodgson, M. Livingston & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

Evaluation of Ventilation Shutdown in a Multi-level Caged System

The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 27(4), 555–563.

By: K. Eberle-Krish n, M. Martin*, R. Malheiros n, S. Shah n, K. Livingston n & K. Anderson n

author keywords: ventilation shutdown; heat; CO2; mass depopulation; multi-level caged systems; laying hens
TL;DR: VSDH and VSDCO2 are equivalent in their ability to effectively depopulate hens in a multi‐level caged system, and air mixing should be used to prevent stratification of heat or CO2 concentrations between the top and bottom levels of a caging system. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 journal article

Evaluation of environmental and physiological parameters during Ventilation Shutdown in turkey hens

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 89.

By: K. Anderson, K. Livingston, S. Shah, M. Martin, R. Malheiros & K. Eberle-Krish

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

The effect of stocking density on the stress response in broilers

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 337.

By: X. Chuang, J. Grimes, K. Anderson, E. Oviedo-Rondón & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

The effect of stocking density on the stress response in turkeys

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 336.

By: K. Hackney, E. Oviedo-Rondón, K. Anderson, J. Grimes & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

Ventilation shutdown in conjunction with CO2 results in a quicker depopulation method with reduced stress

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 72.

By: D. Hodgson, K. Anderson, K. Eberle-Krish, M. Martin, S. Shah, R. Malheiros, K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

Vitamin D3 cholecalciferol concentration effects on MQNCSU macrophage cell proliferation and macrophage activation

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1), 158.

By: D. Adams, D. Hodgson, M. Persia & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2018 journal article

Wooden breast myopathies start with changes in calcium signaling and ends with cancer

Poultry Science, 97(E-Suppl. 1).

By: K. Livingston, M. Livingston & C. Ashwell

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 20, 2019

2017 journal article

Effect of dietary glutamine and arginine on woody breast muscle myopathy and muscular calcium, potassium, and phosphorus in broiler chickens

Poultry Science, 96(Suppl. 1), 152.

By: C. Herrin, M. Livingston, R. Malheiros & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2017 journal article

Effect of stocking density on carcass and cut up yields, and meat quality of broilers up to 49 d

Poultry Science, 96(Suppl. 1), 14.

By: S. Alvarez, E. Oviedo-Rondón, A. Sarsour, H. Cordova-Noboa, P. Ferzola, K. Anderson, J. Grimes, K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2017 journal article

Effect of stocking density on live performance and leg health on broilers up to 49 d

Poultry Science, 96(Suppl. 1), 14.

By: V. Martín, E. Oviedo-Rondón, A. Sarsour, H. Cordova-Noboa, P. Ferzola, K. Anderson, J. Grimes, K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2017 journal article

Effect of ventilation shut down (VSD) on changes in heat shock protein 70 and blood chemistry throughout depopulation

Poultry Science, 96(E-Suppl. 1), 99.

By: K. Anderson, J. Petitte, K. Livingston, S. Shah, M. Martin, K. Eberle, R. Malheiros

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2017 journal article

Effects of supplemental dietary glutamine and arginine on broiler live performance, blood chemistry, and incidence of white striping and wooden breast

Poultry Science, 96(Suppl. 1), 206.

By: C. Wu, G. Walker, M. Livingston, M. Warren, J. Cabanas & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2016 journal article

Assessment of the A.S.P.I.R.E. (ACT Supplemental Preparation in Rural Education) program as an effective extension tool to decrease deficits in ACT college entrance examination scores in rural high school students

Poultry Science, 95(Suppl. 1), 112.

By: B. Whitaker, J. Osborne, K. Anderson & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2016 journal article

Effect of corn distillers solubles oil on broiler chicken skin pigmentation and plasma carotenoid content

Poultry Science, 95(Suppl. 1), 13.

By: M. Viguie, K. Livingston, R. Malheiros & P. Ferket

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 11, 2019

2016 journal article

Evaluating laying hen EEGs in response to environmental stressors during ventilation shutdown (VSD) for the development of humane methodologies used for mass depopulation amid a disease outbreak

Poultry Science, 95(Suppl. 1), 30.

By: K. Anderson., K. Livingston., S. Shah, M. Martin, K. Eberle, R. Malheiros, J. Osborne, W. Berry

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2016 journal article

Evaluating the Poultry Science Summer Institute as a recruitment tool for high school students to enter the Poultry Science department

Poultry Science, 95(Suppl. 1), 222.

By: B. Whitaker, L. Worley-Davis, S. Brierton & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 11, 2019

2016 journal article

Specification grading in a distance-education nutrition course reduces students’ stress and improves grade distributions

Poultry Science, 95(Suppl. 1).

By: K. Livingston & S. Brierton

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 20, 2019

2014 journal article

Evaluation of Calsporin and IMW50 on production performance in laying hens from 16 to 32 weeks of age

Poultry Science, 93(Suppl. 1), 20.

By: K. Susmilch, S. Johal, T. Lohrmann, J. Walls & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2014 journal article

Evaluation of Calsporin and IMW50 on pullets raised in a cage-free system

Poultry Science, 93(Suppl. 1), 198.

By: S. Johal, K. Livingston, T. Lohrman, T. Hamaoka & B. Lee

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2014 journal article

Pretreating primary macrophages (MΦ) with Bacillus subtillus but not mannan oligosaccharide increases nitric oxide production after Salmonella enteritidis challenge

Poultry Science, 93(Suppl. 1), 195.

By: M. Viguie & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2013 journal article

CD4 T-helper cell cytokine phenotypes and antibody response following tetanus toxoid booster immunization

Journal of Immunological Methods, 390(1-2), 18–29.

By: K. Livingston*, X. Jiang* & C. Stephensen*

author keywords: Tetanus; T-cell proliferation; Intracellular cytokine staining
MeSH headings : Adult; Antibody Formation / drug effects; Antibody Formation / immunology; Antigens, CD / immunology; Antigens, CD / metabolism; Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte / immunology; Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte / metabolism; CD3 Complex / immunology; CD3 Complex / metabolism; Cell Proliferation / drug effects; Cells, Cultured; Cytokines / blood; Cytokines / immunology; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Female; Flow Cytometry; Humans; Immunization, Secondary; Immunophenotyping / methods; Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit / immunology; Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit / metabolism; Lectins, C-Type / immunology; Lectins, C-Type / metabolism; Leukocytes, Mononuclear / drug effects; Leukocytes, Mononuclear / immunology; Leukocytes, Mononuclear / metabolism; Lymphocyte Activation / drug effects; Lymphocyte Activation / immunology; Male; T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / drug effects; T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / immunology; T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / metabolism; Tetanus Toxoid / immunology; Tetanus Toxoid / pharmacology; Th1 Cells / drug effects; Th1 Cells / immunology; Th1 Cells / metabolism; Th17 Cells / drug effects; Th17 Cells / immunology; Th17 Cells / metabolism; Th2 Cells / drug effects; Th2 Cells / immunology; Th2 Cells / metabolism; Young Adult
TL;DR: TT booster vaccination induced a broad T-helper cell response and this method of evaluating cytokine phenotypes may be useful in examining the impact of nutrition and environmental conditions on the plasticity of T- Helper cell memory responses. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: June 7, 2019

2012 chapter

Vitamin A deficiency and the neonatal immune system: possible effects of vitamin A supplementation at birth

In Report: WHO technical consultation on vitamin A in newborn health: mechanistic studies. Geneva: World Health Organization.

By: K. Livingston & C. Stephensen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 20, 2019

2011 journal article

CD4 T-helper cell cytokine phenotypes following tetanus toxoid immunization

Journal of Immunology, 186(Supplement 1), 52.3.

By: K. Livingston, X. Jiang & C. Stephensen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2011 journal article

Retinyl palmitate does not have an adjuvant effect on the antibody response of chicks to keyhole limpet hemocyanin regardless of vitamin A status

Poultry Science, 90(5), 965–970.

By: K. Livingston* & K. Klasing*

author keywords: vitamin A; adjuvant; antibody; chick; keyhole limpet hemocyanin
MeSH headings : Adjuvants, Immunologic / pharmacology; Animals; Antibodies / blood; Antibodies / immunology; Chickens / immunology; Diterpenes; Hemocyanins / immunology; Immunoglobulin G / blood; Immunoglobulin M / blood; Retinyl Esters; Vitamin A / analogs & derivatives; Vitamin A / blood; Vitamin A / pharmacology
TL;DR: In conclusion, administration of RP with KLH did not improve antibody response in chicks, and natural antibody titers were not different among dietary treatments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: June 7, 2019

2009 journal article

Vitamin supplements and vaccines: maximize benefits, evaluate potential risks

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 90(3), 457–458.

By: C. Stephensen* & K. Livingston*

MeSH headings : Child, Preschool; Dietary Supplements; Drug Interactions; Female; Humans; Infant; Infections / mortality; Male; Risk Factors; Vaccines; Vitamin A / therapeutic use; Vitamins / therapeutic use
TL;DR: A secondary analysis of data from the Ghana VAST data found that vitamin A supplementation of infants and children 6–59 mo of age decreased mortality, hospital admissions, and attendance at clinics relative to placebo, and among those children who had received vaccines, the boys benefited by reduced mortality, whereas the girls did not. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: June 7, 2019

2008 journal article

Challenging Hy-Line W36 chicks with KLH in conjunction with retinyl palmitate does not increase antibody response regardless of vitamin A status

Poultry Science, 87(Suppl. 1), 83.

By: K. Livingston, T. Perano & K. Klasing

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2008 journal article

Inadequate vitamin A during development increases bursacyte apoptosis in chicks

Poultry Science, 87(Suppl. 1), 52.

By: K. Livingston & K. Klasing

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2006 journal article

The Vitamin A requirement for optimum growth, egg production, and hatchability in japanese quail

Poultry Science, 85(Suppl. 1), 28.

By: K. Livingston & K. Klasing

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2005 journal article

Citric acid improves phytate phosphorus utilization in crossbred and commercial broiler chicks

Poultry Science, 84(9), 1370–1375.

By: K. Rafacz-Livingston*, C. Martinez-Amezcua*, C. Parsons*, D. Baker* & J. Snow*

author keywords: citric acid; phosphorus; crossbred chick; broiler chick
MeSH headings : Animals; Biological Availability; Bone and Bones / chemistry; Chickens / growth & development; Chickens / metabolism; Citric Acid / pharmacology; Crosses, Genetic; Diet; Eating; Male; Phosphorus / pharmacokinetics; Phytic Acid / chemistry; Soybeans; Weight Gain; Zea mays
TL;DR: Results indicate that CA markedly improved phytate P utilization in NHC and Ross x Ross commercial broiler chicks. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: June 7, 2019

2005 journal article

Hy-Line W-36 and Hy-Line W-98 laying hens respond similarly to dietary phosphorus levels

Poultry Science, 84(5), 757–763.

By: J. Snow*, K. Rafacz*, P. Utterback*, C. Utterback*, R. Leeper* & C. Parsons*

author keywords: deficiency; laying hen; nonphytate phosphorus; phosphorus; requirement
MeSH headings : Animal Feed; Animals; Chickens / genetics; Chickens / physiology; Diet; Female; Nutritional Requirements; Oviposition; Phosphorus / administration & dosage; Phosphorus / deficiency; Phosphorus / physiology; Random Allocation; Species Specificity
TL;DR: Research indicates that Hy-line W-36 and Hy-Line W-98 hens responded similarly to dietary NPP deficiency, suggesting that both strains have similar NPP requirements. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: June 7, 2019

2005 journal article

The effects of various organic acids on phytate phosphorus utilization in chicks

Poultry Science, 84(9), 1356–1362.

By: K. Rafacz-Livingston*, C. Parsons* & R. Jungk

author keywords: organic acids; gluconate; phosphorus; phytate; chicks
MeSH headings : Animals; Biological Availability; Bone and Bones / chemistry; Calcium Gluconate / pharmacology; Carboxylic Acids / pharmacology; Chickens / metabolism; Citric Acid / pharmacology; Crosses, Genetic; Diet; Eating; Edetic Acid / pharmacology; Female; Fumarates / pharmacology; Gluconates / pharmacology; Male; Methionine / analogs & derivatives; Methionine / pharmacology; Phosphorus / pharmacokinetics; Phytic Acid / chemistry; Soybeans; Weight Gain; Zea mays
TL;DR: NaGLU, CaGlu, glucono-delta-lactone, Alimet, and citric acid, but not fumaric acid or EDTA, improved phytate P utilization in chicks fed a corn-soybean meal diet. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: June 7, 2019

2004 journal article

Evaluation of low-energy diets for non-feed withdrawl laying hen molt program

Poultry Science, 83(Suppl. 1), 399.

By: P. Utterback, P. Biggs, K. Rafacz, C. Amezcua, K. Koelkebeck & C. Parsons

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2004 journal article

Organic acids improve phyate phosphorus utilization in chicks fed a corn-soybean meal diet

Poultry Science, 83(Suppl. 1), 149.

By: K. Rafacz, C. Parsons & R. Jungk

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

2003 journal article

Citric acid improves phytate phosphorus utilization in two breeds of chicks fed a corn-soybean meal diet

Poultry Science, 82(Suppl. 1), 142.

By: K. Rafacz, C. Martinez, J. Snow, D. Baker & C. Parsons

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2022

journal article

Evaluating the Poultry Science Summer Institute (PSSI) as a recruitment tool for high school students to enter the Prestage Department of Poultry Science

Whitaker, B., Worley-Davis, L., Brierton, S., Osborne, J., Anderson, K., & Livingston, K. A. NACTA, 61, 279–283.

By: B. Whitaker, L. Worley-Davis, S. Brierton, J. Osborne, K. Anderson & K. Livingston

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: June 18, 2019

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